Monthly Archives: August 2011
In Which I Tell an Embarrassing Story
This really happened. Today. August 31, 2011. Every word of this story is true. It was a gorgeously warm day today so I decided to put the top down on the convertible for my ride home from work. I had … Continue reading
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Sunday Morning
“HI!” “HI!” I’m groggy, but I can’t help by smile at the enthusiasm in his ever-rising voice as he tries to wake me. “HI!” I look at the clock. 6:30. Time to get up. I get a good morning hug … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday: Got kilt?
On Sunday we went to Irish Fest, Milwaukee’s HUGE celebration of Irish music, food, dance, culture and more. Just 357 days until Irish Fest 2012!
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Rabbits are jerks.
I said it. It is an unpopular opinion, but I stand firmly by it. Rabbits are jerks. All of them. From the little fuzzy fellows at the petting zoo to Bugs Bunny to the damn Easter Bunny. Jerks, all of … Continue reading
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Race Report: Dirty Girl Mud Run (5K Obstacle Course)
Today was the Dirty Girl Mud Run, a women-only 5K obstacle course in the mud. And oh, was there the mud. After a stretch of pretty relatively dry weather we had a HUGE rainstorm this morning, so the already muddy … Continue reading
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It isn’t too early to talk Halloween, is it?
I love Halloween. I love the costumes, the parties, the decorations. Haunted houses. Ghost stories. Carving pumpkins. I love it all. Now that I have a toddler, Halloween is even more fun because I have this sweet little person that … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday: State Fair
I love fairs. But not just fairs: I love fairs, festivals, carnivals, parades – any reason to get a bunch of people out and having fun, I love. We went to the Wisconsin State Fair twice this year (yet I’ve … Continue reading
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Big Boy Bed Experiment: Mission Log #1
11:15 p.m. Parental bedtime. Despite careful listening on the baby monitor, we sneak upstairs with much trepidation, absolutely certain that the monitor has malfunctioned and that the toddler is actually swinging from his ceiling fan. Surprised to see the upstairs … Continue reading
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Big Boy Bed: Take One
Jack has finally decided to try out his climbing skills on his crib. I knew the day would come, and I suspected it would come much sooner. He’s a climber, and he’s been a climber since he could pull himself … Continue reading
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Sunday Surf: Crafts, help with preschoolers, and a little humor.
What a day! As I type this, it is Saturday night, and we are home after a full day at the State Fair. We had all kinds of unhealthy, fun fair food, we got rained on, we walked miles and … Continue reading
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